An ordinary primary-school day may end hours before a working parent can leave the office. A child may need a safe place for lunch, homework, outdoor activities and supervised care. For some families, the cost of after-school care is manageable; for others, a monthly student care bill can become a serious burden alongside housing, meals and transport.
This is How Singapore Works | Student Care Fee Assistance, After-School Care and 2027 Subsidies, a clear explanation of Singapore’s after-school care funding system. We cover eligibility, the difference between school-based and community centres, how household means testing works, why both parents’ working status matters, the new 2027 income criteria, the online application process and what families should do when ordinary financial assistance is insufficient.
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) administers Student Care Fee Assistance (SCFA) for eligible children attending recognised Student Care Centres (SCCs). The scheme generally covers children aged 7–14, corresponding to Primary 1 through Secondary 2 in the relevant calendar year. Eligible children must be Singapore Citizens or qualifying Permanent Residents with at least one immediate Singapore Citizen family member in the same household. Families normally need both parents to work at least 56 hours a month each, subject to recognised exceptions.
Quick answer: In 2026, the ordinary SCFA income criteria are gross monthly household income of $4,500 or below for families of four or fewer, or per-capita income of $1,125 or below for families of five or more. From 1 January 2027, these limits rise to $6,500 and $1,625, respectively. Use MSF’s official Student Care Fee Assistance page to confirm the current rules and submit an application through SupportGoWhere. Qualifying assistance is up to $290 per child per month, and an eligible one-time Start-Up Grant of up to $400 can help with initial costs.
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The 60-Second Family Route
Identify the child’s age, citizenship, intended student care centre and actual household composition. Check whether the SCC is registered with MSF as an SCFA administrator. Review the applicable 2026 or 2027 income threshold and the parents’ working or recognised exceptional circumstances. Apply via SupportGoWhere, which allows eligible families to apply up to six months before intended enrolment.
Keep the acknowledgement, respond to means-testing requests, and confirm the actual enrolment and assistance date. A successful early application can lead to in-principle approval, but the child still needs to enrol in an eligible centre before the appropriate assistance is delivered.
The central lesson is that childcare needs, centre eligibility, means testing and monthly subsidy delivery are separate steps. A family’s financial plan should follow the complete route rather than one headline number.
1. Why Student Care Exists
Parents and schools work on different daily schedules. Most primary schools finish teaching before many adults finish their jobs.
Children need a safe environment during the hours between dismissal and home collection. Student care centres may provide supervised time for meals, homework, play, outdoor activity and social development.
The service is not identical to school teaching and does not automatically replace parents’ own involvement in learning.
Its practical purpose is continuity of care, particularly when a family cannot arrange reliable supervision at home every afternoon.
2. Why Financial Assistance Matters
After-school care is often a recurring monthly expense.
For a family with two primary-school children, fees can add to transport, food and other education-related costs. A modest reduction per child may still make a significant difference over a school year.
MSF’s SCFA scheme helps lower- and middle-income working families pay for appropriate care.
It is intended to improve practical access, not to declare that every centre must charge the same fee or deliver identical programmes.
3. What Is an SCC?
An SCC, or Student Care Centre, is a centre providing after-school care and related activities to school-going children.
Centres may operate within schools or at community locations.
The programme, opening hours, staffing and fees vary, and families should enquire directly with the operator.
Not every centre automatically participates in the government subsidy administration. The key financial question is whether it is registered as an SCFA administrator.
4. School-Based Versus Community-Based Student Care
A school-based SCC can reduce travel after lessons because the child may move directly to the on-site programme.
A community-based SCC may be closer to a parent’s workplace, home or other caregiving arrangements.
Both can be suitable, depending on the child’s schedule and the provider.
The correct choice should consider pickup safety, operating hours, reliability and support for the child’s needs, not only the subsidy that might be claimed.
5. Who Administers SCFA?
MSF administers the Student Care Fee Assistance scheme and works with registered centres that implement the subsidy.
The SupportGoWhere digital platform supports applications and means testing through government systems.
The centre may help parents understand enrolment and the approved subsidy.
An SCC can administer an approved benefit, but it is not free to invent its own statutory income threshold or promise approval without the official assessment.
6. Which Children Are Covered?
SCFA’s ordinary SCC scheme covers eligible children aged 7–14 in the calendar year in which the subsidy begins.
The age span is generally associated with Primary 1 to Secondary 2, though the actual schooling and scheme definitions remain important.
A child younger than the ordinary age group may need preschool care rather than student care. An older child may need a different programme.
Check the actual age and institution rather than simply assume that every child attending an after-school activity qualifies.
7. Citizenship and PR Conditions
MSF says the child must be a Singapore Citizen or a qualifying Permanent Resident.
For a PR child, at least one immediate family member living in the same household must be a Singapore Citizen under the published rules.
This is not the same as a scheme limited only to Singapore Citizen children.
A family should provide accurate identification and household details for assessment rather than infer eligibility from where the child attends school.
8. Why the Centre Must Be Registered
The SCFA subsidy is administered through eligible MSF-registered student care centres.
A centre that offers an after-school activity or enrichment programme without the proper administrator status may not be able to apply the subsidy.
This matters before payment of a non-refundable deposit.
Ask the centre whether it can administer SCFA for the intended enrolment and confirm that status through the official locator or MSF information.
9. The Ordinary Work Requirement
The scheme generally requires both parents to work at least 56 hours each per month, where there are two parents.
This is intended to support families that need after-school care because adults are engaged in employment.
The count is per parent, not a total that can be met by one parent working 112 hours while the other has no qualifying status.
Recognised situations such as searching for work, certain illness or caregiving circumstances may justify exceptions under the applicable process.
10. Why Part-Time Work Can Still Count
An adult working part-time may reach 56 hours over a month without working a conventional full-time schedule.
The scheme’s rule therefore does not automatically exclude every family with flexible employment.
But the parent should be able to substantiate the work arrangement through relevant records where needed.
A few occasional hours that fall below the requirement do not become eligible simply because they were described as “regular work”.
11. What If a Parent Is Unemployed?
MSF’s administrator guidance identifies recognised circumstances in which a parent who is not working may still be considered, such as genuine job search with supporting evidence.
A family facing retrenchment should not automatically stop seeking care support.
A parent may need childcare precisely to attend interviews, courses or work-related appointments.
The correct route is to disclose unemployment honestly and submit evidence under the recognised exception process rather than invent payslips.
12. What if a Parent Has Medical or Caregiving Needs?
Some parents cannot meet the ordinary employment requirement because of serious health conditions, caring for a dependent or other recognised circumstances.
The scheme’s guidance allows certain documented exceptions.
These are not automatic blanket exemptions for every person choosing not to work.
Explain the actual condition and prepare relevant supporting documents through the proper MSF process.
13. The 2026 Household Income Threshold
For a family with four or fewer members, the current 2026 SCFA income ceiling is S$4,500 gross monthly household income.
This is a qualifying limit for the ordinary scheme, subject to the full eligibility tests.
A family of two parents and two children should first consider the household-income assessment rather than use a per-capita threshold designed for larger families.
The amount is based on defined gross income, not merely the salary remaining after expenses.
14. The 2026 Per-Capita Threshold
For a family with five or more qualifying household members, MSF uses a per-capita income ceiling of S$1,125 per month in 2026.
Per-capita income broadly divides eligible gross household income by the defined household count.
The official household definition matters. It can include specified qualifying relatives and dependants living together, subject to status and income conditions.
Do not arbitrarily count people who do not meet the scheme’s criteria.
15. What Changes on 1 January 2027?
MSF has announced a revised threshold from 1 January 2027.
For ordinary families of four or fewer, the income ceiling increases from $4,500 to $6,500. For larger households using PCI, the limit increases from $1,125 to $1,625.
The income-tier bands are also revised, expanding support and changing some families’ co-payment amounts.
As of 31 October 2026, these are future rules. A payment for October 2026 should not be calculated using the January 2027 eligibility table.
16. Why the Change Matters for Families
A family earning $5,500 gross monthly income may exceed the current 2026 household ceiling but fall within the 2027 expanded ceiling.
That family should check whether it can apply in advance for assistance effective from January 2027.
It does not mean an unconditional subsidy begins immediately in October.
The useful distinction is between being eligible for a future effective date and being paid a subsidy for the current month.
17. How Early Can Parents Apply?
MSF’s current guidance permits SCFA applications up to six months before the intended start date.
This lets parents plan student care well ahead of the new school year.
For example, a family targeting January 2027 may submit the application from around July 2026 under the relevant arrangements.
The exact approval and effect still depend on the child’s eventual enrolment and scheme conditions.
18. What Is In-Principle Approval?
A qualifying family applying before enrolment may receive in-principle SCFA approval.
This provides greater assurance when planning future fees, but the child still needs to enrol in an eligible centre for the assistance to apply.
The distinction prevents the mistake of expecting a monthly payout merely because an early application succeeded.
The support relates to real student care attendance and the centre’s administration of the scheme.
19. How Long Can Approval Last?
MSF increased the maximum SCFA assistance period for an approved instance from 24 to 36 months, subject to eligibility and relevant fixed review points.
For ordinary SCC arrangements, review points can include Primary 3 and Primary 6.
An approved maximum period is not permission to ignore significant changes or future assessment requirements.
Parents should keep the approval notice and follow the next required review date.
20. Why Fixed Review Points Exist
A family can experience major changes across several school years.
A parent may change job, household income may rise or fall, and the child may move to another centre.
Fixed review points allow the scheme to check whether the original conditions remain appropriate without forcing every family to submit a complete application every few weeks.
The purpose is a balance between administrative efficiency and fair targeting of assistance.
21. How Much Can SCFA Pay?
Under the current ordinary SCC arrangements, the maximum subsidy is up to S$290 per child per month, depending on the income tier and the centre’s relevant fee.
Lower-income families may receive a higher percentage of eligible costs.
A maximum is not a flat cash entitlement for every applicant.
The specific approved amount depends on the official means test, centre fees, and applicable subsidy table.
22. The 2027 Subsidy Tiers
MSF’s current published schedule gives revised 2027 household-income tiers with subsidy rates ranging from larger support at the lowest income levels to a smaller percentage near the expanded eligibility ceiling.
For relevant centres charging $295 or more, its schedule lists maximum subsidy dollar amounts for different income bands. For lower-fee centres, a percentage applies under the corresponding rules.
A parent should not multiply a general percentage by an unrelated centre’s fees without checking the correct band.
Ask the SCC to explain the approved calculation and net amount payable.
23. A Simple Low-Income Example
MSF gives a worked example of a low-income family using a centre charging $295 a month.
Where the family qualifies for the maximum $290 subsidy, the illustrative parent co-payment is $5.
This does not mean every SCC charges $295 or that every household pays $5.
The family must qualify for the relevant tier and the centre’s actual fee and administration conditions must match the example.
24. Why the Net Fee Matters More Than the Maximum
A parent comparing two centres should look at the actual net monthly bill.
A centre with a lower gross fee may not lead to the same subsidy dollar amount as a higher-fee centre because the support can depend on the applicable fee band and tier.
Other costs—registration, transport, holiday programmes and optional activities—may not be included in the headline monthly amount.
A realistic household budget asks what is payable in total after all approved support, not simply which provider advertises the biggest subsidy.
25. What Is the Start-Up Grant?
The SCFA scheme also includes a one-time Start-Up Grant of up to S$400 per child, subject to eligibility and scheme rules.
This can help reduce certain initial costs associated with joining an eligible Student Care Centre.
It is distinct from recurring monthly SCFA.
Do not treat the $400 as a monthly addition or assume a family receives it repeatedly whenever the child changes classes.
26. Why One-Time Costs Can Be a Barrier
Student care centres may have initial registration, deposit or other permitted enrolment expenses.
A family can sometimes manage the ongoing net fee but struggle to pay several one-time charges at the start.
A start-up grant can address some of that cash-flow difficulty.
The family should ask the centre which costs are eligible and how the grant is administered, rather than pay an unknown third party claiming to unlock it.
27. How to Apply Through SupportGoWhere
Begin at the official SupportGoWhere service and select the Student Care Fee Assistance application.
Provide the child’s particulars, intended centre and relevant household and work information. Use the legitimate authentication method and upload required supporting documents.
Keep the application reference and monitor requests for clarification.
Submitting the form does not guarantee that the means-tested assessment is complete or that the centre has been told to apply the benefit.
28. Why HOMES Is Used
The Household Means Eligibility System (HOMES) supports means testing for schemes including SCFA.
It can use relevant income information from CPF Board and IRAS along with household composition and other data.
This reduces repeated paperwork for some applicants but does not eliminate the need to provide accurate information.
If income records are incomplete or unusual, HOMES or MSF may request further evidence.
29. What Counts as Gross Household Income?
MSF’s current guide states that the relevant income assessment can include salary, bonuses, commissions, overtime, allowances, cash rewards and employee CPF contributions.
The calculation can use a twelve-month average from appropriate records.
A parent should not substitute take-home pay after CPF or exclude a bonus merely because the family does not receive it every month.
The official income basis helps make eligibility consistent across households with different patterns of remuneration.
30. Self-Employed Parents
Self-employed parents may have trade income that differs from ordinary salary.
MSF’s means-testing description uses relevant IRAS assessments or applicable CPF income declarations, rather than simply assuming all incoming bank transfers are net profit.
A freelance worker should keep accurate records and respond to requests about the actual work.
The general 56-hour and other eligibility conditions still need to be assessed according to the person’s circumstances and valid evidence.
31. Who Counts as a Household Member?
MSF’s SCFA rules define household composition in terms of the child’s parents or step-parents and certain qualifying relatives or siblings living at the same address.
Some relatives count only if they meet age, income and status conditions.
The definition is not simply “everyone who visited the flat this month”.
Accurate family information is essential because household size changes the type of income test used.
32. The Role of Centre Administrators
An MSF-registered SCC helps administer approved assistance and reduce the monthly fees billed to eligible families.
It also has operational responsibilities under MSF’s scheme conditions and audit framework.
Registration as an SCFA administrator does not by itself prove the centre is the highest-quality programme or a perfect fit for every child.
Parents should still consider safety, staffing, student support and communication.
33. How MOE School-Based SCCs Differ
School-based SCCs coordinate after-school care with the school environment.
MOE’s published guidance refers to structured daily programmes and relevant enrichment or outdoor activities.
Parents still need to check availability because school-based student care spaces may be limited.
A pupil’s admission to the school does not necessarily guarantee a student care place, or automatically establish SCFA eligibility.
34. What if a Centre Is Full?
An application for SCFA does not create an extra physical seat at a centre that has no vacancies.
Parents should check actual enrolment availability and any waitlist or allocation conditions through the SCC.
If the chosen centre is unavailable, consider other eligible centres and recheck any impact on the application.
The financial assistance and the physical place are separate resources.
35. Child Safety and Pickup Arrangements
An SCC should have clear procedures for attendance, authorised pickup, emergencies and communication with the family.
A parent should check how the child travels from school, what happens if a caregiver is late and whom the centre calls during an urgent situation.
The lowest net fee is not necessarily the best option if basic logistics are unsuitable.
Child safety and reliable communication are central components of after-school care.
36. Student Care Is Not the Same as Tuition
Student care generally provides supervision and a structured environment after school.
Tuition, by contrast, focuses specifically on academic instruction for a particular subject or skill.
Some SCCs may offer academic support or enrichment, but parents should not assume every hour of student care is a formal English or Mathematics lesson.
The family’s choice should reflect what the child needs: care, safe play, homework routines, specialist instruction, or a combination under appropriate arrangements.
37. How to Compare Two SCCs
Ask each centre about operating hours, full fees, estimated SCFA treatment, staffing, safety, programme, transport, holidays and payment terms.
Then calculate the expected monthly net cost using the actual official approval.
A centre closer to the child’s school may save transport time, while one near home may make evening pickup easier.
The most useful comparison concerns long-term suitability as well as financial savings.
38. When Is the Subsidy Effective?
MSF’s current guidance links the assistance start date to the application and the end of any existing subsidy arrangement, with the actual start depending on fulfilment of conditions.
A parent should read the official effective month and not assume every payment made before approval will be reimbursed.
If the intended January 2027 enrolment has not yet occurred, an in-principle decision may help future planning without creating a current centre fee reduction.
The correct question is: From which month does the approved subsidy apply?
39. What If the Child Changes Centre?
Changing SCC can affect the administrative route for the approved assistance because the subsidy is linked to an eligible centre and the child’s actual enrolment.
Tell the relevant centres and follow MSF’s current transfer or update procedure rather than assume the previous centre can continue applying the subsidy after the child leaves.
Keep the old and new enrolment dates accurate.
Misaligned records can create a gap or mistaken billing even when the family remains otherwise eligible.
40. What If Work Hours Change?
A parent may change from full-time work to part-time work, experience retrenchment or begin a new job.
Because work status is an eligibility condition, the family should disclose material changes when required.
Where the parent is searching for work or has another recognised difficulty, the scheme can provide appropriate exception and review procedures.
Accurate reporting is better than concealing the change and risking later disputes over subsidy eligibility.
41. What if the Family Still Cannot Afford the Co-Payment?
MSF’s SCFA guidance allows households facing genuine difficulty with the approved monthly co-payment to submit an appeal through the SCC with supporting information.
The appeal is assessed case by case and does not guarantee a particular amount.
Explain what changed and why the remaining payment is unaffordable, using truthful evidence.
The scheme attempts to combine standard income bands with a route for exceptional situations.
42. What About Special Student Care Centres?
Special Student Care Centres (SSCCs) serve certain children and young people with relevant additional needs.
Their assistance framework covers eligible participants aged 7–18 and has different income thresholds and financial arrangements.
The ordinary SCC maximum subsidy of $290 should not be applied automatically to SSCC fees or support packages.
MSF directs families to the relevant SG Enable / Enabling Guide information for specialised centre subsidies.
43. Why Specialized Support Has Different Rules
A child with significant disability or care needs may require a different level of staffing, equipment, specialist support and supervision.
The costs and programme design therefore differ from ordinary after-school care.
A parent should seek a suitable centre and the correct financial assistance framework, rather than treat every student care provider as interchangeable.
The goal is care that fits the child’s needs as well as the family’s budget.
44. Worked Example: A Primary 1 Child in 2027
A child will start Primary 1 in January 2027. Both parents work qualifying hours and the family earns $5,800 monthly.
Under the ordinary 2026 ceiling of $4,500, the family would exceed the standard household-income threshold. Under the January 2027 ceiling of $6,500, it may fall within the new numerical range.
The family can apply in advance through the current MSF arrangements and confirm a place at an eligible SCC.
The actual subsidy tier is determined by the revised 2027 table and formal assessment, not merely by being under the new ceiling.
45. Worked Example: A Family of Six
A household has six qualifying members, including several dependent children.
Instead of using only the income ceiling for small households, the family can check the relevant per-capita criterion.
For 2027, the published upper PCI limit is $1,625 under the ordinary SCFA framework.
The official household count and earnings determine the result. A family must not add an unrelated relative merely to make the divisor larger.
46. Worked Example: A Parent Is Retrenched
One parent loses employment while the child remains enrolled at student care.
The family informs the centre and checks the appropriate MSF exception and appeal routes, supplying relevant job-search evidence.
The need for care may continue precisely because the parent is attending interviews or undergoing training.
The scheme allows case consideration under defined conditions, but the household must not invent employment activity to qualify.
47. Worked Example: Fees of $295
An eligible low-income family enrols a child at a qualifying SCC charging $295 a month.
If the family’s approved subsidy reaches the maximum $290, the illustrative monthly co-payment is $5.
Other permitted optional charges may need separate attention.
The example demonstrates why the family should ask for the actual net bill rather than merely quote the percentage or maximum subsidy.
48. Worked Example: Two Children in Student Care
A family has children in Primary 2 and Primary 4, both attending eligible SCCs.
The family should verify each child’s enrolment and subsidy approval, because the maximum monthly benefit is described per child.
The total household support can therefore differ from the figure for one child, depending on the actual income and centre fees.
The family still needs to manage pickup and after-school routines for both children.
49. Worked Example: A Child Needs an SSCC
A parent is caring for a child with needs that require a specialised care setting.
The household investigates the appropriate SSCC and its subsidy structure rather than assume the ordinary SCC fee or age table applies.
The parent consults relevant SG Enable guidance and confirms the centre’s admission requirements.
Financial assistance is useful only when combined with a service capable of meeting the child’s actual support needs.
50. Common Misunderstandings
“Every student enrolled in an SCC automatically gets SCFA.” No. Centre registration, family status, income and work rules apply.
“The 2027 $6,500 ceiling already applies to October 2026.” No. It begins in January 2027.
“The subsidy is $290 for every household.” No. That is a maximum under the current scheme.
“One parent working 112 hours meets both parents’ 56-hour test.” Not under the ordinary per-parent rule.
“Special Student Care uses precisely the ordinary SCC table.” No. The scheme is different.
“In-principle approval means fees are paid before enrolment.” No. Actual enrolment and the scheme’s effective-date conditions matter.
“Student care is the same as tuition.” No. Their main purposes are different.
51. How Student Care Supports Education
The school day is not the entire childhood day.
A safe afternoon environment can help with meals, routines, homework and social interaction while parents are at work.
When care is dependable, parents may be better able to maintain employment and children may have more predictable daily schedules.
Good after-school care is therefore related to education even though it is not identical to classroom instruction.
52. The Policy Trade-Off
MSF’s scheme uses income bands and work conditions to direct public support toward particular family needs.
Means testing can improve targeting but also creates documentation and application tasks for parents. In-principle approval and longer assistance periods are intended to reduce some of that uncertainty.
The 2027 expansion recognises that households above the earlier threshold can still face substantial after-school care costs.
A useful system must balance affordability, fair allocation and administrative accessibility.
53. How Singapore Works Through Student Care
A parent sees a monthly fee and an application button. Underneath are a recognised centre, Singpass identity, household-income records, work declarations, means testing, approved subsidy calculations and the actual after-school programme.
The full journey is find appropriate care → verify centre eligibility → apply with accurate household records → obtain approval → confirm enrolment → apply the subsidy → pay the net fee → review circumstances when needed.
Each stage has its own purpose. The subsidy helps finance access, while the centre provides actual care.
How Singapore Works here is the coordination of education, family employment and social support so that children can spend the hours after school in a more dependable environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
### What age group does ordinary SCFA cover? Generally eligible children aged 7–14 during the relevant calendar year.
### What is the ordinary 2026 income ceiling? S$4,500 gross monthly household income for four or fewer members, or PCI of S$1,125 for qualifying larger families.
### What changes in January 2027? The ceiling rises to S$6,500 and the corresponding PCI limit to S$1,625.
### Does the child have to be Singaporean? The scheme covers Singapore Citizens and qualifying PR children with at least one immediate Singapore Citizen family member in the same household.
### Must both parents work? The ordinary requirement is at least 56 hours a month per parent, subject to recognised exceptions.
### Can we apply before the child starts care? Yes. MSF allows applications up to six months before the intended start.
### How much monthly subsidy is available? Up to S$290 per eligible child under the current ordinary scheme, depending on the income and centre fee.
### What is the Start-Up Grant? A one-time grant of up to S$400 per eligible child under the applicable conditions.
### Where do I apply? Through the official SupportGoWhere SCFA application route.
### What is in-principle approval? An advance assessment giving eligible parents assurance, subject to actual centre enrolment and other conditions.
### What if one parent loses a job? Ask about the recognised work-status exception or appeal process and provide accurate supporting information.
### What if our household still cannot pay the co-payment? An appeal can be submitted through the SCC under MSF’s case-by-case procedure.
### Is SSCC covered by the same table? No. Special Student Care has a different age and subsidy framework.
The Family Checklist
- Confirm the child’s age and citizenship or PR eligibility.
- Choose a suitable SCC registered as an SCFA administrator.
- Check each parent’s ordinary working hours or recognised exceptional circumstances.
- Calculate household income or qualifying PCI using the correct scheme year.
- Apply through official SupportGoWhere, up to six months early when relevant.
- Respond promptly to legitimate means-testing document requests.
- Read the actual subsidy approval and its effective date.
- Confirm a physical place at the chosen centre.
- Understand net monthly fees and one-time enrolment costs.
- Review or appeal when significant household circumstances change.
Official Sources and Proof Pack
- MSF: Student Care Fee Assistance, 2026 and January 2027 Tables
- MSF: Committee of Supply 2026 Student Care Enhancements
- MSF: Student Care Centre Operator and Administrator Procedures
- MSF: Student Care Centre Locator
- SupportGoWhere: Find and Apply for Support
- How Singapore Works | MOE Financial Assistance, School Meals and Transport
- How Singapore Works | ECDA Preschool Subsidies and LifeSG Form 1
*Checked against MSF’s official Student Care Fee Assistance page and 2026 Committee of Supply announcements as at 31 October 2026. The $4,500 / $1,125 thresholds are current for 2026; the $6,500 / $1,625 thresholds begin January 2027. Actual entitlements require the official assessment and enrolment.*